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I would tell myself to take it more serious then I did in high school, yet stay involved and attend as many things as possible. I would also tell myself that it would be a lot harder than high school and im going to have to stay on schedule and do what i need to do to get things done. I would also have applied for more scholarships becuase it has been stressful juggling with that part.

I would tell myself to be prepared for a hellish ride of mind bending, gut renching pain and to face its head on with un relenting power and force. The advice I would give myself would be to never back down, never break, and when the pain is unending push harder!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to look into as many scholarships as possible. I would have made myself understand that there is much more to college than tuition and books. That That housing, meals, and other materials that are needed in college are not granted by the costs of tuition. I would have given myself the advice to take serious all the people that told me to apply to as many scholarships as possible regardless of the amount. Mainly because I have come to realize that I cannot come up with money, and any amount given is more than helpful. I wish I could go back and make my past self understand how college is more expensive than what I thought.

Enjoy high school, where things are less expensive, because come college, books can cost you $200 a pop, and you won't have nearly as much time to goof around. You'll be spending your time studying and working for your education, whether on campus or off. Some of the professors are evil, but they have tenure, so just remember that you only have to deal with them for half a year. Please, whatever you do, don't drink away your high school days, and then do the same in college. Same with drugs. Don't ruin your life for what other people think is "fun."

As a high school senior, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, but I did not believe that it was actually true at the time. I just thought I had "moods" like any teenager. Instead of acceptance I was in denial and afraid of mental illness. When I got to Emory (my first university) the lifestyle of a student did my mental health no favors, and made my studies and my spirit suffer. I still did better than average, but I was no longer the superwoman I was in highschool, and with each year my focus and self-confidence became worse. Ultimately, I hit rock bottom where I was no longer a person I myself recognized. The only way up was self-acceptance and baby steps. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a HS senior, I would tell myself not to be so afraid of being stigmatized and labeled "crazy." Having Bipolar Disorder is okay, because you can still succeed and be the best you can be. The only caveat is that you must realize you need to take care of yourself or it will take care of you, just like any other physical disease.

To go back in time and talk to myself at the beginning of my senior year could possibly be the best thing that could ever happen to me. Having the experience of living through the transition into a college life, I would tell myself that I need to be more prepared. The need to apply early and to as many schools as possible would be at the top of my list, because it was hard, and still is hard trying to find the money i need to pay for school. I would also tell myself that its important not settle for anything in life because than it makes it really difficult to achieve my goals. I would also hope that the past me will realize that its not also good to be kinda shy when it comes to new experiences because that makes the college transition a little harder. I would tell myself to be open to knew ideas and making friends, because that's what makes college life easier and fun. With all of this, I would make sure that I remind myself to work hard in school and not to slack off, because my education in important.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself to really consider what school I wanted to attend and what career I was interested in. As a senior, I did not really care what college I attended, as long as it had my desired major. I was also incredibly unsure of my future career choice, so I focused more on general education than a specific program when choosing my school. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to visit my prospective colleges before choosing the one for me. I would also base my school choice on the amount of classes offered, because it is difficult to get your required credits when you attend a small school. However, the most important advice I would offer would be to relax and enjoy every moment of my new college experience. Do not worry too much, and do not over-stress about getting amazing grades or fitting in. These things always come with time, and it all works out in the end.

I would advise myself to have some time to enjoy my college experience. I would tell myself remember that your gpa is your golden ticket for medical school so take it very seriously and find a professor or mentor to help you through the college years. I am First Generation College and American. My parents are divorced and my father has had no involvement in my life since I was 10 years old. My mother never received child support or any aid whatsoever and raised my sister and I to the best of her abilities. She has been recently diagnosed with malignant glaucoma, has lost most of her vision on the left eye and is currently disabled. I work about thirty hours a week at Toyota of Deerfield Beach to help maintain the household even in high school. I wish I didn't have to work as much so I could join sports and become involved in the school. These adversities do not impede me from following my desire; they are just hurdles. By receiving this scholarship, it will lessen my financial burden and further empower me to achieve the education necessary to achieve my ultimate goal.

The advice that I would give myself would have to be look more carefully through your choices of colleges you want to attend. Getting as much information as you can in order to decide what school you would like to attend. I know I didn't really get to visit the schools that I intended on going to but I made a great choice with my school. Make sure you are comfortable as well, being away from home for the first time is really hard so make sure you make the best choice for yourself. Also never be afraid to be yourself and get involved very quickly, it helps with homesickness and you make many great friends.

Apply yourself and do your homework because it may seem tedious right now but if you do it you will do better in your tests and your gpa will only benefit from the effort that you put in to it, so get up and dont be lazy because its not worth the pain its going toi cost you later.